Junior Kimbrough, born David Kimbrough Jr. on July 28, 1930, in Hudsonville, Mississippi, was an influential American blues musician known for his distinctive style and contribution to the North Mississippi Hill country blues genre. Kimbrough's hypnotic, droning blues showcased his raw, emotional vocal style and a unique, repetitive rhythm guitar playing that stood apart from the more widely known Delta blues style. Throughout his career, he remained something of an enigma, capturing the hearts of blues enthusiasts with his deeply personal and unorthodox approach to blues music.

Kimbrough's recording career gained momentum in the late 1980s and early 1990s, despite his talents being recognized in local circles long before. His albums, such as "All Night Long" and "Sad Days, Lonely Nights," are revered for their raw energy and the deeply personal insights they offer into Kimbrough's soul. Kimbrough also operated his own juke joint, Junior's Place, a hub for the local blues community in Chulahoma, Mississippi, until his death on January 17, 1998. Junior Kimbrough’s legacy lives on through his recordings and the profound influence he has had on musicians across various genres, from the Black Keys to Iggy and the Stooges, all of whom have cited him as a pivotal influence in their own musical journeys.

Genres

Acoustic Blues

Country Blues

Delta Blues

Traditional Blues

Related Artists

Muddy Waters

R.L. Burnside

Howlin' Wolf

Lightnin' Hopkins

John Lee Hooker

Mississippi Fred McDowell

Robert Cray

The Black Keys

The White Stripes

T-Model Ford

Joe Bonamassa

Albert King

Latest Release

I Gotta Try You Girl (Daft Punk Edit)

Junior Kimbrough

Single - Released April 16, 2016